A meter rule is balanced on the center of gravity masses MG and 50g hung from a point 10centimeter and 20centimeter respectively from the center of gravity on opposite sides kept the rule in equilibrum,what is the value of M
M*10 = 50*20
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To find the value of M, we can set up an equation based on the conditions for equilibrium of the meter rule:
The rule is balanced when the sum of the clockwise moments is equal to the sum of the anticlockwise moments.
Clockwise moments: MG x 10 cm
Anticlockwise moments: (50 g x 10 cm) + (M x 20 cm)
Since the meter rule is in equilibrium, these two quantities are equal:
MG x 10 cm = (50 g x 10 cm) + (M x 20 cm)
First, let's convert the mass of the 50g weight to kg:
50 g = 50/1000 kg = 0.05 kg
Now we can rearrange the equation to solve for M:
MG x 10 cm - M x 20 cm = 0.05 kg x 10 cm
MG x 10 cm - M x 20 cm = 0.5 kg cm
Simplifying the equation:
10MG - 20M = 0.5
Finally, we can solve for M:
20M = 10MG - 0.5
M = (10MG - 0.5) / 20
Without knowing the value of MG or any additional information, we cannot find the exact value of M.
To find the value of M, we can use the principle of moments. The principle of moments states that for an object to be in equilibrium, the sum of the clockwise moments about any point must equal the sum of the anticlockwise moments about the same point.
In this case, we can take moments about the center of gravity of the meter rule. Let's calculate the clockwise and anticlockwise moments:
Clockwise moments:
Mass MG = M * g (weight of MG) * distance from center of gravity = M * g * 10 cm
Anticlockwise moments:
Mass 50g = 0.05 kg * g (weight of 50g) * distance from center of gravity = 0.05 kg * g * 20 cm
Since the rule is balanced, the clockwise moments equal the anticlockwise moments:
M * g * 10 cm = 0.05 kg * g * 20 cm
The mass of the meter rule (M) cancels out, and we are left with the equation:
10 cm = 0.05 kg * 20 cm
Simplifying further:
10 cm = 1 kg * cm
Dividing both sides by cm:
10 = 1 kg
Therefore, the value of M is 1 kg.